Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear SW 9168
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Castle Gate (CSP-75), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Castle Gate is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.40 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Castle Gate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 25.81Sherwin-Williams is 28.09
- Hex
- #908980#988F85 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Castle Gate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gothic Arch CSP-80ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Cathedral Gray CSP-205ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Weimaraner AF-155ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear SW 9168 matched across all 13 brands →